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A World of MUSIC
BERKLEE IN LOS ANGELES:
IT’S ALL IN THE SONG PROGRAM
Table of Contents
Welcome 2
What’s Next? 2
Program Information 3
Sample Schedule 5
Meals 5
Money and Supplies 6
Tuition Payment 6
Travel 7
Contacts 8
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WelcomeWelcome to the 2015 Berklee in Los Angeles: It’s All in the Song program. This booklet features arrival and departure information and includes a sample schedule, payment policies, and other information to make preparation as easy as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Summer Programs at [email protected] or 617 747-2245.
We look forward to meeting you in Los Angeles this summer.
What’s Next?
Complete Your Registration
Log in to your account at apply.berklee.edu. If you have not completed your registration, the progress bar on the right side of your account page will reflect any incomplete forms or applications. Your registration is not complete until all required items listed here are completed.
Make Travel and Housing Arrangements
Housing is not provided for this program. Students are responsible for researching and booking their own lodging. There are a number of lodging options within walking distance of the program location. Students are encouraged to research these options online.
Submit Payments
Your current balance and payment information can be reviewed under “My Payments” on your apply.berklee.edu account.
For more information on payments, visit berklee.edu/summer/tuition, or contact the Office of the Bursar at 617 747-2165 or [email protected].
International Students: Submit Immunization Records
If you are an international student, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that you submit complete immunization records in order to finalize your registration. Students with missing or incomplete forms cannot participate in the program until completed forms are received.
Visit berklee.edu/summer/international to download the immunization form, or contact [email protected] for more information.
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Program InformationCheck-In: Monday, July 20
All students must arrive at Santa Monica High School during check-in.
Date: Monday, July 20
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Santa Monica High School, Barnum Hall lobby
What to Bring• Comfortable clothing is important. Temperatures in Los Angeles in July are
typically in the high 80s (F), but classrooms will be air-conditioned. No special performance clothing is needed.
• Vocalists do not need to bring their own microphones. They will be provided.• Guitarists and bassists should bring their instrument, tuner, patch cable, and
accessories (i.e., extra strings, picks, etc).• Pianists and keyboard players may choose to bring their own small keyboard for
practicing, but pianos and keyboards will be provided during all program classes. • Horn and string players should bring their instrument. Be sure to bring any
additional accessories needed for instrument maintenance.• Drum set players should bring their own stick bag, practice pad, cymbals, and hi-
hat clutch. Standard drum sets will be available for use during the program. • Percussion players should bring their bells, sticks, and cymbals if they want to use
them, and any other accessories that they might use. • Songwriters and composers should prepare lead sheets, charts, and lyrics. A key
component of this program is students sharing their work with the group as part of the master class experience, interacting with fellow program participants, and getting feedback from the instructors. Students are therefore encouraged to bring charts or lead sheets, lyrics, and/or recordings of their songs (via CD, iPod, or another accessible format). If a song’s lyrics are not in English, an English translation will be needed. Please refer to the lead sheet instructions on page 4 for further information.
What’s in the classrooms?
A full band setup will be provided for use in the classrooms. If students see a need to bring other equipment for use outside of the classroom, they are welcome to do so, though it is not necessary.
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Lead Sheet Instructions
For more detailed feedback on their composition(s), students might consider creating a lead sheet. Be sure to include the following key elements:
1. A lead sheet can be written on staff paper by hand or notated in a music program such as Finale.
2. The melody is written out on the staff. If students are unable to prepare the melody, notating the chords to the song is helpful.
3. Chords go above the staff. Place them on the beat where they occur. Lyrics, if applicable, go under the staff.
4. Each section of a song (verse, chorus, bridge) needs only be notated once. Additional lyrics can be written on an attached sheet. If students are unsure of the format of their song, assistance will be available upon arrival at the program.
Final Concerts/Major Events
The program will culminate in the opportunity for participants to perform one original song that they have worked on over the course of the week. Family and friends are encouraged to attend this performance. Additional details will be provided in advance of the event.
Departure: Friday, July 24
The program will conclude at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24.
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Sample ScheduleBelow is an outline of events. Students will receive detailed class schedules at check-in. Please note that this outline is an approximation and may be subject to change.
Day 1 Activities9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Program Registration at Santa Monica High School
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and Orientation
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch Break
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Performance Workshop or Special Lecture
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Performance Workshop or Special Lecture
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Evening Break (use of class facilities for jams/practice)
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Evening Activities
Days 2, 3, and 4 Activities10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Program Lecture—Session 1
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Program Lecture—Session 2
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch Break
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Performance Workshop or Special Lecture
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Performance Workshop or Special Lecture
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Evening Break
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Evening Workshop
Day 5 Activities10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Program Lecture—Session 1
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Program Lecture—Session 2
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch Break
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Final Performances
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Closing Event
Additional Evening Activities
There will be additional evening music events associated with this program. These will include a faculty performance, open mic/jam sessions, and additional workshops. All students are strongly encouraged to participate.
MealsLunch is included in the program and will be served on campus.
Students are responsible for their own breakfasts and dinners. There are many convenient and reasonable food options surrounding the campus.
If you have dietary restrictions, please contact us.
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Money and SuppliesSanta Monica High School is ideally situated within walking distance of public parking facilities; banks and ATMs; convenience stores; the Third Street Promenade, which contains numerous shopping and dining options; and Santa Monica Beach.
Students are encouraged to bring all the musical equipment and accessories they might need with them to the program (see the “What to Bring” section for more details).
Tuition PaymentTotal $1,265
Telephone: 866456-4952
Additional Payment Options
Mailing Checks and Bill Pay
Payments received through “bill pay” will be in the form of a check. Depending on the location and bank, payments take approximately one to two weeks to be received by the college. Please include the student ID number with check payments.
Pay to: “Berklee College of Music”
Address: Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street MS-921 BUR Boston, MA 02215
Domestic Wire Transfer
For domestic wire transfers, the student’s name and ID number are required.
Pay to: Berklee College of Music
Account #: 169789320
ABA #: 021000021
Bank Address: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
270 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
International Wire Transfer
Do not send international wire transfers directly to Berklee’s account. Berklee uses peerTransfer for all international wires: Berklee.peertransfer.com.
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Private Scholarships
Students accepting scholarships from outside organizations should provide the organization with the information above to resolve payments. Be sure the organization includes the student’s name and ID number with the payment.
If the payment cannot be provided before the due date, the organization should mail an official scholarship award letter to Berklee College of Music at 1140 Boylston Street, MS-921 BUR, Boston, MA 02215. The scholarship payment or award letter must arrive before the payment due date.
Questions?
For additional information, contact the Office of the Bursar at [email protected] or 617 747-2165.
TravelSanta Monica High School 601 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405
Driving Directions
Please visit the following link for directions to the Santa Monica High School campus:
www.samohi.smmusd.org/About/map.htm
Parking
We strongly encourage program participants to park at the Civic Center Parking Structure at 333 Civic Center Drive (the entrance is at Civic Center Drive and Fourth Street).
Also, program attendees should be aware of the parking regulations currently in effect at Santa Monica High School. Please see the following link for further details:
www.samohi.smmusd.org/Parents/parking.html
Public Transportation
Participants who need to use public transportation should visit bigbluebus.com for details.
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Contacts
Berklee in Los Angeles
Jason Camelio, Director, Global Initiatives
617 306-2833
Office of Summer Programs
berklee.edu/summer
Telephone: 617 747-2245
Fax: 617 262-5419
155 Massachusetts Avenue, 4th floor
Office of the Bursar
berklee.edu/bursar
617 747-2165
921 Boylston Street, Room 242
Housing Office
berklee.edu/housing
617 747-2292
150 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 351
Office of Public Safety
berklee.edu/public-safety
Emergency: 617 747-2333
Non-emergency: 617 747-2682
155 Massachusetts Avenue (basement)
Office of Admissions
berklee.edu/admissions
617 747-2221
921 Boylston Street, Room 600
Berklee College of Music
berklee.edu
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02215-3693 USA
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